“Early morning, people start gathering at the various ghats to perform these rituals revolving around the ghats of the holy river, The Ganga, and which continue throughout the day…” to read more Click Here

“Funeral pyres continue to burn here night and day. Ashes are immersed and flown into the currents of the Ganges just as life flows into eternity...” to read more Click Here

To discover the footprints left behind by great men of yore…

A unique place, Kabirvad

“The view was simply amazing and all I could see were the Banyan tree branches spread out far and wide, hanging aerial roots, monkeys playing on them and thousands of bats hanging upside down...” to read more Click Here

Gautam Buddha,Sarnath

“I was surprised to notice that despite the steady stream of devotees trickling in, there was an air of stillness that enveloped this temple, something that we often associate with the Buddha himself…” to read more Click Here

“The interiors, adorned with exquisite murals and fascinating rich glass mosaics depicting the entire history of the place, are eye-catching. I grabbed a seat in the middle of the room, trying to soak in every detail…” to read more Click Here

Ranchhodrai Temple, Dakor

“Like all ancient temples, this temple too has a captivating saga that unfurls when one delves in its history…” to read more Click Here

For my Love – Food…

Street food of Varanasi

“You cannot turn in Varanasi without bumping into a thela (push-cart) of something tasty…” to read more Click Here

“The textile capital of India – Surat is known all over the world for its beautiful and gorgeous Saris, the traditional dress of India. No wonder then, it is also a shopper’s paradise for every Indian woman…” to read more Click Here

I travelled to be Happy… To be with YOU :)

One year has flown by… and as I flip through the 75 pages of My Diary, I realize that the biggest joy for me today is that I am not alone. I have never loved the idea of travelling alone and I am so grateful you all are here! A big Thank You to everyone reading this, for staying with me so long and true, for encouraging me with your kind words, for accompanying me in my journeys, for just being there for me! You are the reason I love my blog and I hope to have your company in my future journeys as well.

As we bid goodbye to the first decade of the 21st century and gear up to step in a new year 2011… I wish all of you loads of cheer, joy and a very Happy New Year.
See you all next year!

Thank you for posting info about the places! I would like to get more information about ISKCON Allahabad and the guesthouse there. Do you know their email that is also working? iskcon.allahabad@pamho.net is not replying. How to contact them for booking?

This is a very good picture retrospective of your year in travel!! I missed you when you were not travelling, you did not post or comment then. I wonder, why don't you post when you are not travelling as well? Sort of to let us know what's going on with you in your daily life.

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Hi there! I am Arti - a 20 something girl with an inherited travel gene, often found on the road travelling with my best friend, inspiration and guide - my father. I love travelling to spiritual places and consider my external yatras as continuous learning journeys within; a journey where I seek to discover and experience the real treasures of this life someday. Besides helping my own self, this blog of mine also aims to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest.
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